Disclaimer: I don't own NCIS or any of their characters, plots ect… If I did, Twilight would never have happened. I am in Twilight Denial…. I do however, own Tiana…
Chapter Thirteen:
In the car on the way to NCIS headquarters Tia was practically bouncing in her seat "Are you alright, Tia?" Gibbs asked and Tia laughed "I'm fine. Just revved up" she said and leaned forward between the two front seats, not noticing that her skirt was rising up, or that Tony's face was flushed a pretty tomato red "I've just been waiting for this for ages. The test that is, not meeting the NCIS Director" she clarified and leaned back, clasping Tony's hand for support.
After being signed in to headquarters as a visitor, Tia parted ways with Gibbs and Tony, who had been summoned to the Directors office, and bounced into the lab, startling Abby, whose face was a nasty shade of green. "Morning Abby" Tia greeted exuberantly and Abby winced "Do you come with volume control, Tia?" she asked and Tia shook her head "You're out of luck in that department, Abby" Tia informed Abby "Here, try these" Tia said as she pulled a packet of crackers out of her bag and shoved them in Abby's shaky hands "They help with the morning sickness" Tia added as she wandered over to Abby's desk and sat down. "H-how did you know?" Abby asked as she tore the packet open and shoved crackers in her mouth "For one thing I saw Dr. Hamilton's business card on your desk yesterday. She's one of the best obstetricians in this part of the country. Two, I recognize the symptoms, don't ask me how" Tia added and noted happily that colour was gradually returning to Abby's face. "When you feel better we can get to the test results" Tia said as she made herself comfortable and pulled a file out of her bag "We should wait for Gibbs" Abby said and realized that her stomach had stopped churning so she threw her arms around Tia and hugged her gratefully "I love you Tia" she announced happily.
"I think we're in heaven, probie. You know, you dream about something like this happening for so long, and then when it finally happens its just….perfect " Tony announced from the entrance to the lab grinning cheekily at the girls and Tia happily bounced over to Tony and wrapped herself around him, pressing her lips to hers. McGee blushed and as Tia pulled away she laughed at the dazed look on Tony's face "Don't say it, probie" Tony warned and McGee shook his head "Wasn't going to say a word, Tony. Nice lipstick, by the way" McGee said and quickly moved to the other end of the lab to check if Abby was feeling any better. "Not that I really mind you hugging other girls, Tia, I'd just like to be invited" Tony declared as he watched his fiancé as she bounded with energy. "And the Director would like to see you in his office, at your convenience" Tony added somewhat reluctantly "But Abby said I can't have the test results until Gibbs is here" Tia muttered petulantly and Tony just grinned as he slung his arm around her shoulder "The test results will still be here when we've all finished being interrogated by the Director" he said and threw a look over his shoulder at McGee, who nodded, and Tony led Tiana from the lab.
Tony was quiet for the whole ride on the elevator and as they stepped off Tony turned Tia around to look in her eyes "Just remember Tia, no matter what happens in the Director's office, that I love you and that in his own way Gibbs loves you too" Tony said and Tia nodded, confusion glittering in her eyes for a minute "I love you too baby" she said and with her hand gripping his, she took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
Back in the lab, McGee waited until Tony and Tia had left before he turned to Abby "Do you have the DNA results Gibbs was waiting for?" he asked and felt relieved when Abby nodded "Yeah, why?" she asked "I'll tell you later, I need you to print three copies and then delete the results and any record of the test" McGee said as he moved to the keyboard "Don't you touch that keyboard McGee until you tell me what is going on here" Abby demanded, fire in her eyes "The Director is good friends with Tia's dad. Really good friends. So we need to hide the test results so that Gibbs doesn't get fired for authorizing the DNA test without a solid reason" McGee said and Abby shoved him out of the way "I'll do it, you just go back upstairs and keep me updated" Abby ordered and McGee kissed her firmly "Love you, Abbs" he said and Abby shooed him from the lab with a smile.
"Come in" A voice boomed from within the Director's office "Here goes nothing" Tia mumbled and squeezed Tony's hand for support before they entered the office. As Tia entered the office she felt a chill down her spine, but she moved in front of the Director's office, still clinging to Tony's hand "Hello, sir" Tia greeted and stared directly into the Director's eyes "Hello Allysia" he greeted and Tia winced, but catching the look in Gibbs' eye she didn't say anything "You can let go of her hand, Agent DiNozzo, I won't bite" the Director said and motioned for Tia to sit down "You wanted to see me, sir?" Tia asked as she settled herself in the chair "Yes Allysia. Your parents are very worried about you" he began and Tia's eyes swung to Gibbs who shook his head ever so slightly, indicating that she should just play along "I don't see why sir, I sent a card to my mother on her birthday, just last month" she said and tried to ignore the funny feeling in her stomach "Cards are not adequate communication, Miss Bradbury" the Director said as he looked at his watch "No offence, sir, but somehow I doubt that how I choose to communicate with my mother is any of your business. Now if the only reason you dragged me in here was to lecture me about my communication skills, then I think we're done here" Tia exploded and stood up, catching the proud look in Gibbs' eyes. Just as Tia was about to turn around she heard footsteps behind her "It's nice to see that she hasn't changed, Marie, she's still disrespecting her elders. Hello princess" a familiar, authorative voice boomed from behind her and Tia felt panic slide over her, her spine stiffening. She glanced over at Gibbs and was reassured by the shocked look on his face. Tia turned around, defiance already glittering in her eyes "Hello General. Mom" she greeted as she faced the pair "What on earth are you wearing, Allysia? You look like a prostitute" The General scolded and Tia flushed "And for crying out loud, stand at attention when addressing a superior officer, or did you forget all your training after seven years AWOL?" General Bradbury admonished and Tia's body automatically snapped to attention "I forgot nothing over the last seven years, sir" Tia snapped and she looked over her shoulder at Tony "Got to go and earn a crust, babe. Catch you later for dinner?" she asked softly before she moved next to him and pressed her lips to his cheek "Love you" she whispered before she sashayed out the door, leaving most of the room's occupants staring at the door, gobsmacked.
Tia was shaking slightly when she left the Director's office and headed back down towards the lab to collect her bag. As she passed the NCIS Most Wanted wall she stopped and stared at one of the photographs for a minute before she shook her head and continued down to the lab.